Lack of diversification has left the economy of Region Six grappling with the ramifications of mainly relying on rice and sugar for its survival. Over the past few months, the region’s two major crops have experienced a gradual decline in production as well as market price, adversely affecting its economy.
So much so that Regional Chairman David Armogan is concerned about its sustainability. “We are experiencing somewhat of an economic slowdown,” he said, making a fervent plea to President David Granger to assist the region in keeping its crops alive, since “our salvation lies in agriculture.”
